kcender
Platinum Member
After negotiating with my local dealer about a new L45 I decided to get one.The only way to get what I wanted was to ship it in from another dealer in Quebec.I agreed to pay for the shipping.When the tractor arrived it was completely covered in road grime and salt.When my girlfriend looked at it she wouldn't believe it was a new machine.It was so dirty I could not see through the dash cover at all.Apparently it was shipped on an open flatbed truck over winter highways.When I told the dealer of my concerns about the salt exposure he blew it off as being nothing.He pretty much said it is normal procedure and a good power washing would take care of it.I went to look at the tractor today,after hours,and after they cleaned it.I can already see corrosion starting to form on many parts of the tractor.Right now it is only light but it will get worse over time.To my way of thinking this is not what a new machine should be.I also have concerns about future electrical problems from the salt exposure.I have told the dealer I am not happy and don't want the machine,I expect better when buying new.They already have a sizable down payment as I traded in my B2620 so I am tied to this dealer until something is worked out.He says he only brought the machine in because I asked him to and it is a difficult model to sell in this area.They never stock L45's,or M59's,and only bring them in when requested.Right now it is at a standstill.Am I making too much out of the salt exposure or is it a potentially serious problem?